Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. To tie in with this weeks contest, this week, it's a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (ex-Continental) taxing at London Heathrow Airport early in the morning. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next … [Read more...]

United confirms a 3rd London-Houston run, adds Shannon for 2013 programme

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United has confirmed new flights for the summer season to UK and Ireland two sets of services Between Houston and London Heathrow, a third service will be added from 30th March 2013. UA970 DEPART IAH 20:30 ARRIVE LHR 12:05+1 UA971 DEPART LHR 13:05 ARRIVE IAH 17:45 Commences: 30th March 2013 Operated by United Airlines Booked equipment: Boeing 767-300 (2 … [Read more...]

United takes posession of its first 787-8

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United Airlines became the 6th operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it took possession of its first frame on 24th September United Airlines first 787 taking off - Image: The Boeing Company. United will be the North American launch customer of the 787 (which were originally ordered for Continental Airlines pre-merger), which is the first of fifty 787's that will … [Read more...]

iOS6 – Passbook support growing for Airline and Hotel industries

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Apple announced its new iPhone and iOS6 on Wednesday, and news is slowly trickling down of which partners you'll be able to use the Passbook application with: American Airlines United Airlines Delta Airlines Starwood Hotels Group Passbook is a a virtual wallet application for passes, tickets, coupons and loyalty cards (in some ways replacing the apps that these … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – United Airlines 767 IPTE Edition

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It's time to pop your seat in the upright position, stow your tray table and footrest whilst ensuring your seatbelt is fastened as we turn to this week's Safety Video. And if you've been aboard an United flight from London to Chicago, this will be very familiar. It's even worse when when you can do the introduction off by heart - Its the United Airlines Boeing 767 IPTE … [Read more...]

United reveals more of the interior of its new 787

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As Ethiopian Airlines get used to flying their 787, United Airlines turn is coming up very shortly to fly the new aircraft. So to celebrate "Changes that you think you might like" with the 787, United have posted a set of pictures on UnitedHub showing off their new aircraft. Firstly - the beauty shot: BusinessFirst Cabin BusinessFirst seat in relax … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines/Skywest EMB-120

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a Skywest Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia operating for United Airlines parking at San Francisco International Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More Airplane Art of course next week! … [Read more...]

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